SPT Names New Regional SVP of Distribution

LONDON: Kylie Munnich has been appointed senior VP of distribution for the U.K., Africa and Ireland at Sony Pictures Television (SPT), shifting from her previous role as the VP of distribution for Australia and New Zealand.

Munnich will lead the film and TV licensing negotiations for SPT with broadcasters and digital platforms in these three territories. She will report to Stuart Baxter, the senior executive VP of distribution for EMEA. Munnich will also work closely with Sony Pictures Entertainment for online, VOD propositions, also looking to drive the SVOD market.

Mark Young has replaced Munnich in the VP role for distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Munnich also spent four years as SPT’s executive director for distribution for Australia and New Zealand, and prior to that was sales director.

“Kylie is a highly experienced and valued team member at SPT, and much respected amongst industry peers,” Baxter said. “I’m extremely pleased to welcome her to the Europe team and this new role, created to bring a dedicated focus to these important territories.”